Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 8, 2014

Iridescent Clouds over Thamserku

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 8, 2014 is “Iridescent Clouds over Thamserku,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Oleg Bartunov). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Why would a cloud appear to be different colors? A relatively rare phenomenon known as iridescent clouds can show unusual colors vividly or a whole spectrum of colors simultaneously.”

— APOD editors, July 8, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 8, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Oleg Bartunov
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 8, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-july-8-iridescent-clouds-over-thamserku

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